Our Approach

Meaningful connection & the science of how children learn

At ANNA, we believe that autistic children and their families deserve care that honors their individuality and supports them meaningfully.

An ANNA therapist and a child connecting during a play-based session

Mission

ANNA is where compassion meets evidence and every child's strengths shine.

We provide expert, family-focused care that nurtures each child's strengths through playful, evidence-based teaching.

Dr. Ariana Boutain, PhD, BCBA-D, founder of ANNA

Every child who comes to us is already whole. Our role is to understand them, collaborate with their families, and help them develop skills to navigate the world as their true selves. This is the care I would want for my own child, and it’s the standard we uphold daily.

Vision

Create a future where every autistic child has access to joyful, evidence-based, and neuroaffirming care

Our values

Meaningful connection and the science at our heart

A young girl reading on a couch during a session at ANNA

Our Services

How this comes to life at ANNA

Our mission and values shape how we support your child and family on this journey.

NDBI Care

We offer Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Intervention (NDBI), an Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) method based on the latest developmental psychology research.

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A child engaged in play-based NDBI therapy at ANNA

Neuroaffirming Values

Our neuroaffirming approach views autism as a natural form of human diversity. At ANNA, we respect each child’s unique way of communicating, playing, and experiencing the world.

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A child communicating in their own way during a neuroaffirming session at ANNA

How It Works

Your family’s journey

Providing quality care step by step. ANNA guides you and your child right from the start.

Start a life-changing journey with your child

Every family’s journey starts at a different place. Some are ready to begin, some are figuring out where to start, and some have had difficult experiences with other providers and are approaching this carefully. Wherever you are, we look forward to meeting you there!